Environment
Signpost Series Webinar – White Tailed Sea Eagle Reintroduction to Ireland project
Signpost Series Webinar – White Tailed Sea Eagle Reintroduction to Ireland project Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 17th June, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Eamonn Meskell, Regional Manager, NPWS, Southern Division to discuss the White […]
30 June 2022
Establishing Multi-Species Swards on your Farm
Establishing Multi-Species Swards on your Farm Type Media Article By Aoife Forde, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The growing of multi-species swards has gained much attention in recent years. Multi-species swards consist of a variety of plants from different families including clovers, grasses, brassicas and herbs. The benefits of a multi-species sward […]
14 June 2022
The Signpost Series Webinar – Measuring methane in Irish sheep systems – what is our carbon ‘hoof’ print?
The Signpost Series Webinar – Measuring methane in Irish sheep systems – what is our carbon ‘hoof’ print? Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 3rd June, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Drs. Fiona McGovern, Noirin McHugh […]
13 June 2022
Environment Newsletter – June 2022
Environment Newsletter – June 2022 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: Dates for your diary GLAS REAP AETS courses Biodiversity on farmland – Messages from the Teagasc biodiversity stand at Bloom Biodiversity includes the range of native Irish flora and fauna and the habitats in which they exist. Biodiversity is essential […]
8 June 2022
TResearch Summer 2022
TResearch Summer 2022 Type Magazine Picture of health – Researchers are leading work to improve the health and happiness of animals on farms, as public interest in animal welfare increases Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: Team Spotlight Weed watch – Teagasc researchers have brought easy-to-use technology into the field, by developing a successful […]
31 May 2022
The Signpost Series Webinar – Biodiversity on farmland
The Signpost Series Webinar – Biodiversity on farmland Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 20th May, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc to discuss biodiversity on farmland A questions and […]
31 May 2022
The Signpost Series – The Duncannon Blue Flag Farming and Communities Scheme EIP
The Signpost Series – The Duncannon Blue Flag Farming and Communities Scheme EIP Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 27 May, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Eoin Kinsella, Project Manager, Duncannon EIP to discuss the Duncannon […]
31 May 2022
The Signpost Series – Ireland’s 5th Nitrates Action Programme and beyond
The Signpost Series – Ireland’s 5th Nitrates Action Programme and beyond Type Event Proceeding On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 13th May, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc was joined by Ted Massey & Leanne Roache, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine […]
27 May 2022
ASSAP Update
ASSAP Update Type Event Proceeding Presentation by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc at the EPA Water Conference 2022. Download Publication (PDF) The presentation includes information on: What is the ASSAP? Risk Issues Identified ASSAP – Farm Assessment Issues ASSAP Update ASSAP – Mitigation Actions ASSAP – Implementation of Mitigation […]
18 May 2022
Steps to Reduce Chemical Nitrogen Usage on Farms
Steps to Reduce Chemical Nitrogen Usage on Farms Type Media Article By Shauna Fitzmaurice, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare The Government’s Climate Action Plan 2021 has set out a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture in Ireland by 22-30% by 2030. One measure that has been highlighted as a method […]
18 May 2022